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Say something that matters.
Welcome to my blog! Sometimes I’ll offer advice about public speaking. Maybe I’ll tell you a story. Or perhaps I’ll make you laugh, teach you something interesting, or help you think a bit differently on a topic. Please consider subscribing so you don’t miss any of my posts.
Children’s Books Published!
Lifted Up Blog
One More Star In The Sky
Until I saw the tiny blurb in a magazine at the doctor’s office, I had never heard of Avicii. If you’re over 35 and have never been in a dance club, chances are the name is unfamiliar to you as well. But I’ll bet most of my readers would recognize...
It’s Many Things, But Painless Isn’t One Of Them
Suicide is no stranger to our family. Both a nephew and a nephew-in-law took their own lives at relatively young ages. Then a few years ago my husband's brother used a gun to end his own life. And even though my son’s death was termed an accidental...
Kermit Was Right; It Isn’t Easy Being Green
In keeping with the concept of giving an experience instead of a material gift, my husband and I attended our local community theater’s presentation of Shrek the Musical last night. You might find it odd that a ticket to the show was an early...
…But the Melody Lingers On
I was about eight when my family discovered I could play the piano by ear; that is, I could pick out a tune without reading any sheet music. My...
The Fallen
I wonder why we are so surprised by death. Every single person alive at this moment will eventually die. Your chance, and mine, of living on this...
Change One Word
A company held a large renewable government contract. Each quarter the agency sent a new purchase order to buy against with a not-to-exceed limit of...
But, soft! What light….?
Even though we may have forgotten more than we recall of our 10th grade English lit class, some of us have retained enough memory of the William...
Name That Tune
There are several variations of the story, but this is my favorite. So even if you’re familiar with the theme, please read all the way through. The...
July Prayer – Prayer of God’s Love (The Greatest Gift)
About the prayer author... Romaine Key is an uplifting person I wish I could share with everyone. My life has been blessed by her presence and her...
Let Me In!
I try to be a kind driver. When people make mistakes such as pulling out in front of me, I produce excuses for them. “He must have a lot on his...
The Sweet Spot
One of the joys of living in the country happens about this time of year: a crop of wild raspberries grows at the wood’s edge of our yard. I...